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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,756.67, 23,678.43 and 8,366.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,756.67, 23,678.43 and 8,366.68 is: 12,573.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,756.67 : 23,678.43 = 8,366.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,756.67/23,678.43 = 8,366.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,756.67x = 23,678.43 × 8,366.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,756.67x = 198,109,846.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,109,846.71/15,756.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,573.08

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